T. Rex (July 22, 1972) Ride A White Swan LP (Music For Pleasure Compilation Advertisement)

A 1972 newspaper advertisement from Sounds promoting the Music For Pleasure budget label’s release of T. Rex’s compilation album Ride A White Swan, one of seven LPs highlighted in the ad.

RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: T. Rex

Title: Ride A White Swan

Date: July 22, 1972 (Advertisement) Label: Music For Pleasure Format / Type: LP Vinyl Compilation (Budget Release)

Country: United Kingdom Catalogue: 

TRACK LIST

Side A

1. Ride A White Swan

2. Debora

3. Child Star

4. Cat Black (The Wizard’s Hat)

5. Conesuela

6. Strange Orchestras

Side B

1. One Inch Rock

2. Salamanda Palaganda

3. Lofty Skies

4. Stacey Grove

5. King Of The Rumbling Spires

6. Elemental Child

THE STORY

This advertisement in the July 22, 1972 issue of Sounds promotes a budget-price T. Rex compilation on the Music For Pleasure label, featuring early Tyrannosaurus Rex and T. Rex material. The album was a popular entry point for fans during the height of T. Rexmania.

CONTEXT & NOTES Commonly referred to as the “purple album” due to its distinctive cover, this compilation was part of a series of seven LPs advertised by Music For Pleasure. It includes key tracks from the band’s early career and was a strong seller in the budget market.

PERSONNEL

• Marc Bolan – vocals, guitar

• Steve Peregrin Took / Mickey Finn – percussion, vocals

PRODUCTION 

Produced by: Tony Visconti (original tracks)

PACKAGING / ARTWORK HIGHLIGHTS

• Distinctive purple cover design

• Full-page Sounds magazine advertisement highlighting the album

WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS The advertisement features bold text promoting seven LPs, with the T. Rex album prominently listed. The actual album sleeve is known for its purple design with band imagery.

RELATED MATERIAL See tags at foot of page.

SOURCES

Discogs,

45 Worlds,

Wikipedia,

BBC Official Charts,

Sounds magazine (July 22, 1972)

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